Mahabharata Vana Parva – पुत्रम इन्द्रजितं शूरं रावणः परत्यभाषत
Shloka (श्लोक)
पुत्रम इन्द्रजितं शूरं रावणः परत्यभाषत
जहि रामम अमित्रघ्न सुग्रीवं च सलक्ष्मणम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka depicts Ravana encouraging his son Indrajit to defeat their adversaries, Rama and his allies.
Translations
English Translation
Ravana, speaking to his valorous son Indrajit, urges him to vanquish their foes, specifically focusing on Rama, the adversary who destroys enemies, along with Sugriva and Lakshmana, reinforcing the need for decisive action in conflict.
हिंदी अनुवाद
रावण अपने वीर पुत्र इन्द्रजित से कहता है कि वह अपने दुश्मनों, विशेष रूप से राम को पराजित करे, जो शत्रुओं का नाशक है, साथ ही सुग्रीव और लक्ष्मण पर भी ध्यान केंद्रित करता है।
Commentary
Context
This moment in Vana Parva highlights Ravana’s desperation as he relies on his son’s strength in the ongoing war against Rama and his allies.
Meaning
The message is one of encouragement and determination to overcome obstacles, emphasizing the familial bonds in the context of warfare.
Application
This shloka illustrates the notion of inheriting responsibility from one generation to another, especially in familial duties within challenging circumstances.
